FAA to Canadian CPL

[floppyjock]

Hi folks

Im looking for somewhere in Alberta to convert my FAA CPL to a Canadian CPL. Any recommendations ?

Floppy

[reaz]

Hi ,

The following links from Transport Canada will give you detailed process of converting FAA CPL to Canadian CPL

http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/ge...Conversion.htm

http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/ge...ac0601.htm#6_3

Thanks

[floppyjock]

Cheers for that reaz

Any idea where I can get any study manuals.

Floppy

[reaz]

Follow the instructions on this link,

http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/ge...aminations.htm

Culhanes study Materials could be a good reference.
Read the CAR thoroughly (Only required sections for CPL). That should be good enough.

[CaptWUFF]

Canadian RT

I have an FAA CPL, FCC RT, and UK RT. I know how to conver to Canadain CPL, but in that process do I automatically get a Canadian RT or is that seperate? Can I get a Canadian RT based on my UK or FCC RT? HELP!

WUFF

[TiredCRJDriver]

FAA / TC & Industry Canada / WPC / DGCA Conversion

Wuff,

I did the following:

1. FAA to Transport Canada License Conversion

The process begins by first doing the TC Medical. Doing so, generates a TC "File Number" that stays with you for the rest of your dealings with TC. The file number is usually received within 3-4 weeks of the medical.

The following link helps find a TC medical examiner:

http://www.tc.gc.ca/aviation/applications/cam/en/camsearch.asp?x_lang=e

While waiting for the medical (unlike the FAA medical, TC mails your medical to you) get your FAA license verified. Fill the form contained in:

http://www.tc.gc.ca/wwwdocs/Forms/26-0702_0711-02_BO.pdf

You don't need to send any supporting documents for verification.

Say in touch with the TC office you mailed the above verification form to. Once they have received verification from the FAA (should take no longer than 3-4 weeks), head down/up to the TC office to appear for the Air Regulation Examination. Some TC offices administer the exam only on certain days of the week, and may need you to make an appointment.

When you pass the exam TC will begin the process of issuing the license right away IF you have all your papers in order. You will need:

1. Original FAA License (not the Temporary Paper), with the "English Proficiency" endorsement.
2. Original valid FAA Medical
3. Original Logbook(s) with: (i) BFR and (ii) IPC
4. Passport (for proof of age and citizenship)

Try "Culhane". I used them for the ATP and passed.

http://www.acceleratedaviation.com/

Industry Canada RT License

The Canadian RT is not issued by TC but Industry Canada. Most Canadian Flight Schools administer the Industry Canada test, which is a written exam.

Study the publication contained in the link below. The questions are taken directly from this Study Guide. This is the only study material you need!

http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/vwapj/ric21e.pdf/$FILE/ric21e.pdf

I appeared for the RT exam at the Brampton Flight Centre.

www.bramfly.ca

Industry Canada mails the RT license only to a Canadian address. Make sure you know someone in Canada who can receive the RT license for you, and forward the same.

2. Industry Canada (RT) to WPC, India Conversion

Once you have obtained the TC CPL (or ATPL) and Industry Canada Radio License, submit BOTH (with ALL the other requested documents, as specified on the WPC Application Form) to the Wireless Planning Commission (WPC), India. If all goes well, WPC issues you an Indian RT!

One has to jump through these hoops because of a new rule passed by the WPC in Feb 2008. Simply put, the rule affects those who had foreign RTs. It now require them to appear for Part I (oral) section of the WPC RT exam, if their Pilot License (CPL/ATPL) and RT are not issued by the same country.

If one has both his Pilot License and RT issued by the same Commonwealth country, you may still convert the foreign RT to an Indian RT.

Hope the above information is useful.

[email protected]

[sapperkenno]

While waiting for the medical (unlike the FAA medical, TC mails your medical to you) get your FAA license verified.

Do I need the "5802-" number in order to send the license verification form off? -It says I do on the form...

I had my class 1 medical on monday here in Arizona, and am planning an initial trip up to B.C at the end of this month. I doubt I'll get everything sorted before then, but my plan is to return to AZ to do a multi-engine Commercial with Instrument, then go back to Canada and look for work as a flight instructor (and complete all the conversions/flight instructor rating).

I hold FAA CFI/II certificates, and have been told that as there is no simple conversion agreement for these, a couple of flights and a good look at the regs etc to get me up to speed will allow me to be signed off (by a Class 1) for the TC flight instructor test. Has anyone done this before?!

I'm a British citizen and don't have a green card to work here in the US (and no reasonable options to make this happen anytime soon), so Canada seems the better option for now. I got lucky that I have a ready and willing flight school here in the US who would happily hire me, but the immigration thing isn't working out. I don't expect an easy ride in Canada (ie, turn up and get a job) or know much about the industry up there, and certainly don't wanna be stepping on anyone's toes... Is there instructing work available (for a rookie limey instructor with only 350hrs TT, and no "dual-given") in and around BC?

Does anyone happen to know: If I initially convert my single-engine FAA Commercial/Instrument to Transport Canada, then later get an FAA multi-engine Commercial/Instrument... do I need to do the whole process again, or will they automatically add multi to my Canadian license??

Thanks and regards,
Lewis

[dannyjet]

Just so I don't create another thread, and with due respect to the original poster, as I have a question that is quite similar.

I've browsed TC's website but I can't find any information about having the canadian documents (CPL MIFR) and being abroad for a about year. I flew no more than 20 hours during 2008 which was all for convalidation purposes in this other country. I've done my medical in such country and it is current until now.

But what if I go back to Canada? Does the time (even little) that I did here count to keep me current in Canada? Does the medical here count? I am pretty sure I would need re-training in the flying part, as in just a ride or two. But is there anything I should be worried about not being current?

If you could also point me to a link at TC other than just explaining whatever you know, I'd appreciate it a lot too, thanks!

[CaptWUFF]

Lewis,

You need the medical number in order to do the verification form. Further, you must submit the verification 90 Days before meeting with the Transport canada to have your license verified.

Regards,
Capt WUFF

[floppyjock]

Hi Folks

I passed the CPL conversion exam in January. I was giving the pass paper and I was told my licence would be sent on to me but Ive still not recieved anything yet.

Does it normaly take so long.

Floppy

[rigpiggy]

Yes, btw do you have right to work in canada, otherwise this all may be moot

[Speedbird48]

I did the ATP conversion (FAA to CC) in January also, and the licence arrived last week.

Quite a bit longer than when the Candians come down to the US for the conversion.

Speedbird 48.

[floppyjock]

Cheers Speedbird thats good to know.

Floppy

[varigflier]

Do they mail it to a US address or just a Canadian address? I am about to start the process(FAA to TC).

VF

[rams832002]

FAA to canadian cpl fianlly to indian CPL

I am ramanakumar from India , at present i have FAA Cpl with( multi rating + IR) me .I would like to convert the FAA to TCCA license.

For that I went through the following web link for reference.

Advisory Circular (AC) No. 400-001 Issue 1


I am at the first step of the process .I have following doubts regarding the process and I have put them the questions format.

1) I have valid FAA medical which I just renewed two weeks back in India, Do i need to Submit the photocopy of the FAA medical or do i need to take a fresh canadian Class 1 for getting the file number, if i can get the file number using the FAA medicals can u please explain the process in a more elaborate way like what i need to send and where i need to send?


2) After getting the File number, i need to send application for the conversion process to which transport canada centre and please guide me how to fix and appointment with TCC officer and where i can take up the air law and procedures written exam?

3) if i have my documents all in place like said by tiredcrjdriver..will i get my Canadian CPL rgt have the original license...beacuse i found this link which says it will another 90 days to get the license...please help me...

Harv's Air Pilot Training, Flight Training School FAA Pilot Licence conversions to Transport Canada Pilot Licences


it will be really helpful for me if u can provide some details regarding the same.

Thanks in advance.

Ramanakumar.

[TiredCRJDriver]

VF,

Transport Canada will mail the license to you anywhere in the world.

[email protected]

[varigflier]

Thanks CRJDriver. I just started the process. Your info was really helpfull.

VF

[SuperflyTNT]

Hello,

This thread is almost dead but yet, I need some help for the doubts I have. I plan on giving my FAA to TC CPL conversion next month. Apart from letting me know where I can find myself a TC AIM on the internet, if that is possible, could anyone of you out there tell me if I need to take a separate exam for a multi rating?

I have a FAA Commercial Multi Engine Instrument License. I plan on converting it to a TC Commercial Multi Engine License. I do NOT want an IR for my TC license. So I just want to know if I need to be writing an extra exam or not?! Any help will be highly appreciated. Thanks

TNT

[shwet2000]

Hey CRJ Driver,

I have a FAA CPL-SEL....When i fill the Verification form it says desired ratings...obviously i cant fill in MEL....i then give the FAACA exam...pass them.....then TC will also issue me a CPL-SEL certificate......but later in March this year i will be doing my Multi as well from Florida.....do i have to then go through the same process just to get my Multi Endorsed on the Canadian Licence...

[koolchaos3188]

Hi

I just came back from toronto last week, and cleared the air law paper.
i have a FAA AMEL n on the verification form i checked the commercial and multi engine and not instrument rating.
and i would say rather than waiting for the verification from transport canada,just go directly to toronto office and give the exam and fill up the verification form there itself after you clear the exam( you can only do this if you have your medical file with you).
for any other info you can contact me directly on my email id-"[email protected]"